Category: Asian Cuisine

I still remember my first bite of a shrimp spring roll—bright, fresh, and full of crunch. It wasn’t fancy. Just rice paper, shrimp, raw veggies, and herbs. But the moment I tried rolling it myself, I realized there’s a quiet art to keeping it tight and neat. Since then...

Since I tried a kimchi taco and my taste buds danced to its spicy beats, I’ve never been on the same food adventure again. It was like going down a delicious rabbit hole where the bright spices of Asia meet the bold flavors of Latin America and make a...

If the mere mention of succulent Taiwanese beef noodles or the thought of biting right into a delectably juicy Xiao Long Bao sends your taste buds into a frenzy, then buckle up, my fellow culinary adventurers! We are eating our way through traditional Taiwanese fare at Wang’s Shanghai Cuisine,...

Ever end up at a flavor fiesta and wish to slurp your way on the streets of Southeast Asia with a spoonful of sugary goodness? And so, foodies, buckle up! I was just recently in Vancouver searching for that real kick of spice and found Laksa King. It is...

Every time I smell star anise and charred ginger I think of Hanoi, where my Pho obsession began. It was a cold morning, and steam came from a stodgy street vendor’s cart, blowing around my face, promising warmth and exotic flavors. It was the first spoonful of broth:) It...

Sweet, Spicy & Seriously Addictive If you’ve ever had Buffalo Wild Wings’ Asian Zing sauce, you know it’s unforgettable—sweet, sticky, and just the right amount of heat. I wanted that same bold flavor in my kitchen, minus the preservatives or bottled shortcuts. So I got to work testing, tweaking,...

If you have previously discovered yourself wandering the bustling streets of Richmond with a rumbling tummy, allow me to introduce you to a bit of Vietnamese heaven known as Pho Lan. It is not simply any noodle shop; it really is just where fragrant pho bowls brim with life...